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Consumers closely monitor fat content in packaged food, Cargill study finds

Cargill's FATitudes study revealed consumers closely read labels of packaged foods, with fat and oil type as a strong purchase considerat...

Whatchamacallit asks fans to name new candy bar

The Whatchamacallit brand is asking fans to name a new candy bar for a chance to win $5,000.

Ferrero to open new distribution center in Georgia

Ferrero USA, Inc. is opening a 728,000 sq. ft. distribution center in McDonough, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta.

Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate President Harold Poelma named ECA chairman

Poelma succeeds Steven Retzlaff, president of global cocoa, Barry Callebaut, as chairman of the European Cocoa Association.

Hershey commits to 100% direct-sourced cocoa in Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire by 2025

Hershey said the expansion of its Cocoa For Good program will make cocoa coming from these countries traceable from the farm to the first...

Barry Callebaut to acquire Australian chocolate manufacturer GKC Foods

The Barry Callebaut Group has acquired GKC Foods (Australia) Pty Ltd, a producer of chocolate, coatings and fillings serving many consume...

See’s Candies reopens candy kitchens in San Francisco, LA

Pat Egan, See’s president and CEO, wrote in a letter to customers that the company worked through “every step in the process” to make sur...

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Coronavirus Coverage

How Blommer Chocolate Co. is handling the COVID-19 pandemic

Alyse Thompson

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented challenges to all food manufacturers, from anticipating supply issues to instituting new, even stricter safety protocols. Blommer Chocolate Co. was ready to meet these challenges …

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Why and how consumers buy organic food

Alyse Thompson

More than 80 percent of consumers interact with organic products in some manner, according to the “Organic and Beyond 2020” report from The Hartman Group. …

Chocolate New Products

Three candy makers nab 2020 Kids Choice Awards

ECRM hosted its annual Candy Planning: Christmas & Halloween program Feb. 16-19 at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. …

Gummies & Jellies

46 products we would’ve seen at the 2020 Sweets & Snacks Expo

Alyse Thompson

Though the global COVID-19 pandemic prompted the National Confectioners Association to cancel the 2020 Sweets & Snacks Expo, the staff of Candy Industry still wanted to give confectionery manufacturers a …

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Necco wafers returning to shelves this summer

Alyse Thompson

Spangler said the Necco wafer recipe has remained “essentially unchanged,” though fans may detect a richer cocoa flavor in the chocolate wafers. …

Candy Industry Blog

We need to talk about the Skittles Twitter account and its ‘Awesomeness’

Crystal Lindell

“The Official Tweeter of Awesomeness” in the bio should be more than enough to give you an idea of how this account is run. …

Candy and Snack Trends

Hershey sees increase in home baking, decrease in mint sales amid pandemic

Crystal Lindell

Consumers are baking at home more, but they’re also reaching for fewer mints during the coronavirus pandemic. …

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Dorval Trading Co. adds Mango to line of individually wrapped candy belts

Dorval Trading Co., Ltd. has added Mango to its line of individually wrapped Sour Power candy belts.

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Perfetti Van Melle to launch first Fruit-tella products in the U.S.

Alyse Thompson

Perfetti Van Melle USA, Inc. is launching the first soft gummy products in the U.S. under the Fruit-tella brand, which has strong roots in Europe.

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Why and how consumers buy organic food

By Alyse Thompson

More than 80 percent of consumers interact with organic products in some manner, according to the “Organic and Beyond 2020” report from The Hartman Group.

We need to talk about the Skittles Twitter account and its ‘Awesomeness’

By Crystal Lindell

Pandemic-related changes in shopping behavior a boon for convenience stores

By Alyse Thompson

Non-Chocolate New Products

Perfetti Van Melle launches Airheads Filled Ropes

Perfetti Van Melle is introducing Airheads Filled Ropes, which allow fans to enjoy five flavors in each pack.

Gums & Mints

Perfetti Van Melle launches Mentos CleanBreath Big Bottles

Perfetti Van Melle is introducing the Mentos CleanBreath Big Bottle, featuring 150 hard mints.

Non-Chocolate New Products

Bazooka launches Strawberry Kiwi Juicy Drop products

Now consumers can create their perfect mix of sweet and sour with the Strawberry Kiwi Juicy Drop Pop and Juicy Drop Gummies.

New Novelty Candy

CandyRific introduces Ghostbusters wand

Ahead of the debut of “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” in March 2021, CandyRific has created a light and sound wand modeled after the Ecto-1 featured in the 1984 Ghostbusters film.

Candy Industry Magazine

June 2019

The June 2019 issue features an interview with a natural candy color specialist, a look at how chocolate bar makers can stand out from the crowd, our global state of the candy industry, and more.

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